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Compare bus and train for London to Winchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Winchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Winchester
Compare the available ways to get from London to Winchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Winchester:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Winchester costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
The journey is about 43m faster (1h 4m by train vs 1h 47m by car) and roughly $1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($42 vs $42). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Winchester
How to get from London to Winchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Winchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX03210:30 PM 2h05 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:35 AM Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
NX03210:30 PM 2h05 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:35 AM Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
L803015:05 PM 0h56 London Waterloo (WAT) 6:01 PM Winchester station (WIN) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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L8010110:35 AM 0h57 London Waterloo (WAT) 11:32 AM Winchester station (WIN) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
L8024111:05 AM 0h59 London Waterloo (WAT) 12:04 PM Winchester station (WIN) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
L803076:05 PM 0h56 London Waterloo (WAT) 7:01 PM Winchester station (WIN) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX0327:30 PM 2h20 London, Victoria Coach Station 9:50 PM Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX03210:00 AM 2h20 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:20 PM Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX0324:30 PM 2h40 London, Victoria Coach Station 7:10 PM Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Winchester:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Winchester costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Winchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Winchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Winchester station (WIN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Winchester, St Catherines Park & Ride.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Winchester by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Winchester by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
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